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Río Gallegos weather in February (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

Is Río Gallegos a good destination in February, weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of February in Río Gallegos typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is known for being in the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Río Gallegos in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. This month experiences about 8 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 137 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Río Gallegos climate page with graphs.

 

Río Gallegos, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 41 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 56%  
WindspeedWindspeed 29 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 137 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31%  

Where to go in Argentina in February

Find out more about the weather in Argentina and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Río Gallegos, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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